Dave’s Radical Prostatectomy in India

I am Dave from Norway. I had radical prostatectomy at Delhi in India through INDIANHEALTHGURU, a medical healthcare group. A couple of months before, my doctor discovered that I have a prostate cancer. I was very worried after hearing my situation. My doctor gave a detailed description about my condition. A radical prostatectomy is an operation to remove the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it. It is done to remove prostate cancer. This operation may be done by open or laparoscopic surgery. If anyone has prostate cancer that is localized and has not advanced and is strong enough to undergo a major surgery, then he is an ideal candidate for this surgery. But I expressed my desire to have my surgery in Norway itself. But the doctor told me as the medical infrastructure of Norway is poor with high charges, you should consider India for Radical Prostatectomy. India is considered the leading country promoting medical tourism-and now it is moving into a new area of “medical outsourcing,” where subcontractors provide services to the overburdened medical care systems in western countries. Once I found Dr. Bojwani’s web site, Indian Healthguru, on the internet. I called Dr. Bojwani, spoke with him, and gathered all of the information I needed on having a radical prostatectomy in India. I chose him entirely because of his web site. I never saw anyone else; I never talked to anyone else. He was the first medical consultant I went to and the last.” He told me about the company which has been specialized in handling the cases of urosurgery in India. The group is straight forward – simple booking procedure, visa assistance for medical visa, low cost – a fraction of the cost of UK/USA private surgery, full patient support service - 24/7 services. Since I had received so much valuable information over the phone, I approached the consultation with him well informed. I found him to be very welcoming and upfront about the procedure. After hearing about all the convenience given by the company I decided to fly to India for Radical Prostatectomy at Delhi. I was very impressed with the care I received by that company. The hospital was excellent with world class facilities. The doctors and staff all spoke English and were very caring. “I didn’t feel like I walked in there with him pressuring me to get his business. I felt like he was very concerned with me and why I wanted to get them done.”

 

During my preparation of the routine blood and urine analysis, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) level, CT of abdomen and chest x-ray was requested by my physician on my pre-operative consult. I informed my physician about my other health conditions and medications. I refrain from taking aspirin or Ibuprofen at least 2 weeks before Radical Prostatectomy. I don’t ate or drunk anything for at least 10 hours before the Radical Prostatectomy surgery. I was instructed to be hospitalized the night before the surgery. I had open radical prostatectomy – An incision was made in the abdomen. The entire prostate gland and seminal vesicles were removed, the urethra was sewn back to the urinary bladder and a catheter was inserted which stayed for about 3 weeks. The entire procedure took about 3 hours and was performed under general anesthesia. The surgeons world wide have mastered what is called the ‘nerve saving technique’ of prostatectomy. In this technique the prostate gland and the surrounding tissues was carefully dissected out to avoid damaging the nerve bundles responsible for erection. The only downside to this technique is that in doing so, the surgeon may unknowingly leave behind some cells and the cancer may recur. This method is of choice only if the prostate cancer is localized in its early stages.

 

I spend the next couple of hours in the recovery room under observation following Radical Prostatectomy. My vital signs, circulation and respiration were closely monitored. I was also closely monitored for any immediate post-operative complications like excessive bleeding. If you have had Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy, then your hospital stay would be 2 days. The catheter will be removed on the seventh post-operative day and you will be able to return to the normal daily activities in about 4 weeks. I had open radical prostatectomy, I was probably stayed in the hospital for 4 – 5 days, and my catheter was removed after 3 weeks and was able to get back to my normal daily activities in 6 – 8 weeks. I was prescribed pain medication to alleviate pain and discomfort during the initial post-operative period. My surgeon provided with post-operative follow up guidelines which included regular rectal examination, monitor PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) levels, and biopsies of suspected tissues. Post operative follow up after Radical Prostatectomy is recommended every 3 months for the first year and every 6 months thereafter. Surgeons carried out their work professionally and satisfactorily. I would recommend anyone to go through INDIANHEALTHGURU as they organized my treatment in a prompt manner and ensured that I was seen by the best specialists. The services I received from them for Radical Prostatectomy at Delhi in India were fantastic and value for money.

New Zealand’s patient facial cancer surgery in India

Hi this is Marry from New Zealand, I got done my maxillofacial surgery in India through FORERUNNERSHEALTHCARE.  I had some injuries and defects on my face. So I went to my doctor and he suggested me of maxillofacial surgery. He told me whole about maxillofacial surgery. He also added that the surgery costs are very high in New Zealand. I was so depressed but then he told me not to worry, as facial cancer or maxillofacial surgery is available in India at a comparatively low price. He told me about the whole procedure. The maxillofacial surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is a recognized international surgical specialty. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a regional specialist surgeon treating the entire cranio maxillofacial complex: anatomical area of the mouth, jaws, face, skull, as well as associated structures.

 

 

Maxillofacial surgeons are usually initially qualified in dentistry and have undergone further surgical training. Some OMS residencies integrate a medical education as well & an appropriate degree in medicine is earned, although in the United States there is legally no difference in what a dual degree OMFS can do compared to someone who earned a four year certificate. Oral & maxillofacial surgery is universally recognized as a one of the nine specialties of dentistry. However also in the UK and many other countries OMFS is a medical specialty as well culminating in the FRCS. Regardless, all oral & maxillofacial surgeons must obtain a degree in dentistry before being allowed to begin residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

They also may choose to undergo further training in a 1 or 2 year subspecialty fellowship training in the following areas:

Head and neck cancer – microvascular reconstruction

Cosmetic facial surgery

Craniofacial surgery/Pediatric Maxillofacial surgery

Cranio-maxillofacial trauma

 

I decided to go to India for maxillofacial or facial cancer surgery. I contacted to Dr. Dheeraj Bojwani and told about my wish to carry on my maxillofacial or facial cancer surgery in India. I was received there with a warm greeting and my surgery went well there. Medical tourism in India is a developing concept whereby people from world over visit India for their medical and relaxation needs. General dental maintenance, prevention or restoration must be performed prior to orthodontic and surgical intervention. Then during my surgery, the first stage of treatment was the alignment of the teeth into a stable relationship with the underlying jaw by orthodontics, which prepared the dental arches for the surgical repositioning. This stage usually took the longest, from a few months to over a year. At this stage, the abnormal bite (malocclusion) was more noticeable. When I was ready for the surgical procedures, the orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon reviewed photographs, x-ray and dental models to finalize the surgical plan. The operation involved a single jaw or both jaws. The surgery was combined with other procedures, such as rhinoplasty or geniality to improve the general appearance of my face. The procedure took 2-4 hours, depending on the complexity.

 

 I was kept in the hospital for 2-5 days, again depending on the specifics of the procedure and post-operative condition. I returned to my normal activities within a week or two after the surgery. The surgeon monitored the healing, and reviewed the changes in my facial structures and occlusion. The orthodontist adjusted the braces to fit the new repositioned jaw. Orthodontic treatment may continue for several months to ensure optimal positioning of the teeth. I would like to tell you that Forerunners Healthcare, a medical healthcare group is the leading medical travel and support service for safety, medical excellence and assured outcomes. The reason India is a favorable destination is because of its infrastructure and technology in which is in par with those in USA, UK and Europe. India has some of the best hospitals and treatment centers in the world with the best facilities. Since it is also one of the most favorable tourist destinations in the world, Medication combines with tourism has come into effect. I can’t forget my maxillofacial or facial cancer surgery in India. Thanks to all of them, especially Dr. Bojwani, surgeons and all the staff members.  

 

 

 

Arrival of a Tanzanian patient for Endopyelotomy in India

I am very grateful to INDIANHEALTHGURU who made possible Endopyelotomy at Delhi in India for me. I am Hillary. My doctor told me that I had got an obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction caused by congenital abnormalities like horseshoe kidney.  My doctor gave me all the details about it. Endopyelotomy is an endoscopic procedure to treat ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The kidney is either approached through the Percutaneous Nephrostomy tube or through the urethra and urinary bladder. Endopyelotomy relieves the obstruction in the upper part of the ureter called the renal pelvis. This operation is done to open up a narrowing of your ureter. This is the tube that goes from your kidney to your bladder. A nephrostomy tube is passed through an incision in your back into your kidney.  My surgeon suggested that as soon as possible this disorder should be corrected. He added that you should go India for Endopyelotomy surgery. There is a vast pool of experienced surgeons, which will treat me the best. And the main thing PRICE is also reasonable and affordable too. INDIANHEALTHGURU is the best option for Endopyelotomy in India. This healthcare group is very experienced in handling critical types of cases. This is one of them. So please make a contact with them so that they can solve your problem. I made a quick call on their number which was given on their website. They mailed me back in next few hours, which contained all the documentation procedures, cost of the surgery, and they also offered us an adventurous holiday package too, included in the surgery package. All this seemed to be good and I gave my consent. I told my friend that we should fly to India for Endopyelotomy at Delhi as soon as possible. But he surprised me by saying this healthcare group does all arrangements and we will be in India in next 4 days.

 

I and my wife were in India after few days. We stayed at the hotel in Delhi, which was booked by them. Next was to meet the surgeon who was going to treat me. We made an appointment with the surgeon, which was selected by that Indian healthcare group. He told us about the whole procedure. During my preparation of surgery, a thorough pre-operative assessment by our urologist was comprised of physical examination, Intravenous Pyelogram, urinalysis for the presence of blood and white cells and urine culture for infection was performed. I informed the surgeon about my health conditions and medications that I might be taking. Refrain from taking aspirin or Ibuprofen at least 2 weeks before Endopyelotomy. Antegrade Endopyelotomy technique was used in my case- In this procedure, the ureteropelvic junction of the kidney was approached from the side through the Nephrostomy tube. A blade was used to cut the UPJ and relieve the obstruction. The entire procedure takes about 2 – 3 hours. The nephrostomy tube is left in after Endopyelotomy. I spended the next few hours following Endopyelotomy, in the recovery under observation for my vital signs and immediate post-operative complications. I was hospitalized for 24 – 48 hours following Endopyelotomy. Pain medication and antibiotics was given post-operatively. In case of Antegrade Endopyelotomy, the Nephrostomy tube will be removed after 2 weeks. I avoided performing strenuous activities like lifting something heavy, jogging, treadmill or playing sports for at least 2 weeks after Endopyelotomy. I was instructed to move around, avoid getting constipated, do some very simple breathing exercises to help prevent respiratory infections. I was able to perform all my routine daily activities in about 2 – 4 weeks time after Endopyelotomy.

 

 

After the procedure of Endopyelotomy at Delhi in India we enjoyed the medical vacation too, offered by the company at a very less price. Beside this surgery, there is a wide range of surgery packages at an affordable price in major industrialized cities like. The total cost of the endopyelotomy at Delhi in India is very less as compared to USA or UK. Furthermore, if situation demands, surgery packages are also within your reach. Medical treatment in India is amid the best in the world, facilitated by the most skilled doctors and up to the minute super sphere hospitals of India.  Medical tourism of India is dedicated to making your medical travel vacation for Endopyelotomy in India as pleasant, comfortable, safe, and affordable as possible. I shall be coming back!! I have been treated like a king, everyone from the front desk to the top docs have been fantastic. Smiles all the time. Nothing is any bother.. Thanks everyone. Thanks Dr. Bojwani, see you next year for some other procedures. All doctor and nurses at the hospital were excellent and I can’t praise them enough. The hospital was clean, the food was good and I was treated very well by all the staff. ” Thanks for my Endopyelotomy at Delhi in India.

 

 

 

 

Imraan got back his eye vision through intraocular lens (IOL) surgery in India

 

This is Imraan from Israel. I got intraocular lens (IOL) surgery at hospital of Mumbai in India. My vision had been a problem from a very early age. I got my first pair of glasses at 10 and moved to contact lenses by 12. My contact prescription eventually stabilized at -5.5 in both eyes. I was legally blind and I couldn’t read the large red digital numbers on my alarm clock each morning. Because my vision was so poor, I wore my contacts far beyond the 8-hour limit each day. This resulted in several eye infections and the formation of small bumps on the inside of my eyelids. As much as I wanted the surgery, I also wanted to wait until I felt comfortable with the advances in technology that were continually improving the lasers. A friend of mine after doing my research on Internet recommended me intraocular lens (IOL) surgery. Then I searched a lot about this surgery. Surgeon’s uses intraocular lenses during cataract surgery for vision correction after the removal of the eye’s old lens.  IOLs are 5 or 6 mm lenses that are usually made of silicone or plastic inserted into the eye.  Lenses come in foldable and non-foldable varieties, the later of which can be slipped into the eye through small incisions, and unfold once inside. During cataract surgery the cloudy or discolored eye lens is removed, and replaced with an IOL, while phakic IOLs are placed directly over the existing lens.  In either case, the surgeon can make either a long incision along the side of the eye in which a non-foldable IOL can be placed, or a smaller incision for the foldable type, although the later is the more common practice. The procedure can be as short as fifteen minutes and is usually done as an outpatient surgery with the aid of a local anesthetic administered in the form of eye drops. After this I was in a search of lasik surgeon that can perform my surgery here itself only.  But my friend told me that here the surgery would cost you very high. It would be better if you could find some other option.

 

Then I came across INDIANHEALTHGURU, a medical healthcare group, through internet. They exceeded my expectations from the very beginning. My first phone message was returned within few days and Dr Dheeraj Bojwani took care of all of my questions and concerns from that point forward. I had astigmatism in both eyes but the thorough testing before my intraocular lens (IOL) surgery at hospital of Mumbai in India confirmed that I was an ideal candidate. I decided to fly for India. I was received with a warm welcome. Next day I went to the lasik surgeon who was going to perform my surgery. During the preparation of the surgery it is important to begin thinking about and preparing for the day of your surgery ahead of time. This can help make the entire experience that much less stressful. In preparation for your surgery it might be helpful to make a list of important things to do to get ready. These might include: schedule time off of work, arrange for a driver, review your medications, hygiene, clothing, eating and drinking etc. My surgery was performed on an outpatient basis and very often within a comfortable and convenient outpatient eye surgery center.

 

When I arrived there, a staff member greeted me, reviewed and updated my paperwork that might require clarification or additional information. I was asked to cover my street clothes with a gown or change into a patient gown. When I changed and was ready, a staff member seated me in a comfortable waiting area. They begin by placing eye drops in my eyes to dilate my pupil and numb and anesthetize the surface of my eye. Several sets of eye drops were administered for cataract surgery. The use of eye drop anesthesia was sufficient for me so that I feel just about nothing and experience little if any discomfort at all. In general it is not necessary for the cataract surgeon to use injections or needles to anesthetize the eye. In addition, my surgeon gave an oral tablet of a small dose of anti-anxiety and/or a sedative medication to help myself relax.

 

 

In preparation for my surgery a sterile drape was be placed around the eye to be operated on. To begin the surgery, the surgeon placed a very small incision-about 1/8 inch or less- at the outermost edge of the Cornea. Because of the size and the position of this incision it was “self sealing” and rarely required stitches or sutures to heal properly. The incision was just large enough to allow a precise microsurgical instrument about the size of a pen tip to pass through it. This instrument was actually a sophisticated surgical instrument that generated high frequency sound waves-or Ultrasound. Inserting the instrument through the tiny incision, the surgeon used ultrasound to break apart my cataract so that it can be washed away and suctioned out of my eye. This surgical technique is called “Phacoemulsification”.  Phacoemulsification is the preferred technique to remove the vast majority of Cataracts in the United States today. My surgeon told me that directly after surgery, protective eyewear is required and you will need a friend or family member to drive you home.  Irritation and discomfort is normal, but should disappear within a few days.  Eye drops are often prescribed to remedy these problems.  Everyday activities can be returned to within a few days, although heavy lifting and other strenuous activities should be avoided.  Vision returns to normal within eight weeks in most cases, as the surgically repaired eye takes time to focus with the other.  Vision is usually blurry for the first several days and light often appears brighter through the new, clear lens.  Because there are several different IOLs made of different material, correcting an array of refractive problems, individual correction will vary.  In general, however, 90% of patients enjoy dramatically improved vision following surgery.

 

The surgery was not painful and the recovery went very well. The post-op care was exceptional and I actually enjoyed my stay for intraocular lens (IOL) surgery at hospitals of India, and now my vision is stable and clear. With the rising economy and increase of per capita income, the Indian medical sector is at a rise. Medical tourism in India is a rising concept, which is slowly and gradually getting very popular in the west. Patients are traveling from all over the world, specially developed countries, to India to get medical treatment. Why? The advantages include five-star facilities, high quality doctors, very low costs and finally, a great tourist destination. So, I cannot say enough about the care Dr Dheeraj Bojwani and his staff provided in making the entire process pleasant and stress-free. Thank you Dr. Bojwani. The nurses have been very friendly and wonderful service to all room boys and maintenance. A big thank you to my surgeon, he has been so welcoming and friendly. He is an asset to the hospital. Again to every member of the staff, thank you! “If anybody decides to move forward with intraocular lens (IOL) surgery at hospital Mumbai of India, you are at the right place”.

Pakistan citizen’s sarcoma cancer surgery in India

I am Zaheera from Pakistan. I came to India for sarcoma cancer surgery. My trip was very wonderful. I had sarcoma cancer, so I came here under the guidance of Dr. Dheeraj Bojwani, a healthcare consultant to international patients in India. My doctor told me that I had symptoms of sarcoma cancer. He told me that sarcomas are large group of malignant tumors that can be found almost anywhere in the body and can strike young and old alike. Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in every type of soft tissue in the body, including nerves, fat, muscle and blood vessels. Sarcomas can also occur in almost any organ, including the lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney and the extremities. Sarcoma is a cancer of the soft tissue or bone. Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, fibrous tissues, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and synovial tissues. Sarcomas are more specifically named by the tissues they affect. For example, sarcoma that arises from the bone is called and a sarcoma of the fat cells is called liposarcoma. Sarcomas encompass a group of over 40 different types of tumors. They are considered quite rare, with approximately 8,300 new cases annually in the soft tissues and 2,400 new cases annually in the bone. Soft tissue sarcomas can develop from any site in the body, but the majority form in the lower extremities (about 45%), most commonly in the thigh. The remaining cases are evenly distributed throughout the rest of the body.

 

After knowing all this he told me that I should continue with sarcoma cancer surgery, but when it came to price and medical infrastructure, my doctor suggested India for sarcoma cancer surgery. The advanced world class medicines and infrastructure available and has made India one of the leaders in the field of medical and health care facilities. He then suggested me FORERUNNERS HEALTHCARE, a medical healthcare group that arranges low cost surgeries for international patients in India.  He showed me the websites of Dr. Dheeraj Bojwani, and I was convinced after seeing his websites. I contacted Mr. Bojwani for sarcoma cancer surgery in India.  He replied me within. He arranged my visa and all. What a service!!!!!  Then I decided to fly there for my surgery. After reaching there, I met with my surgeon. He told about the symptoms of this cancer. The signs of STS are dependent on where the tumor has formed. As the majority of STS form in the extremities, those patients will most likely present with the complaint of a mass or lump found in the extremity, with or without swelling. Depending on its location, the mass may or may not cause pain. If the tumor arises in the abdomen, it may reach considerable size before it is detected or leads to pain. Tumors arising in the gastrointestinal tract may cause diarrhea, blood in the stool, or abdominal pain. A uterine sarcoma may cause bleeding, swelling, or pain in the pelvic area. My surgery was typically the main treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.

 

 

The surgeon’s goal was to remove the tumor and at least 1 cm to 3 cm (about 1 inch) of healthy tissue around it, to leave behind a clean margin. Small sarcomas can usually be cured by surgery alone, but those larger than 5 cm are usually treated with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy. Radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be used before surgery, or during and after surgery. During my treatment, chemotherapy was used. Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Systemic chemotherapy was delivered through the bloodstream, targeting cancer cells throughout the body. Most chemotherapy drugs were given by injection into a vein. Among the chemotherapy treatments that might be used alone or in combination include doxorubicin, ifosfamide, gemcitabine, docetaxel, dacarbazine, paclitaxel, imatinib and sunitinib. Trabectedin was recently approved in European countries for patients with sarcoma that continued to grow after initial chemotherapy. The specific drugs used to treat sarcoma depended on what subtype of sarcoma it was. Different drugs are used to treat different types and subtypes of sarcoma. Chemotherapy for sarcoma can usually be given as an outpatient treatment. Most side effects of the drugs go away within a short time after treatment. Chemotherapy is often useful in cases in which a cancer has already metastasized. A fast-growing sarcoma can be treated with chemotherapy before surgery. This often reduces the size of the main tumor and may destroy tiny areas of metastasis if some of the cancer cells have already drifted into other areas.

 

For large high-grade sarcoma, where surgery may not be possible or is problematic, the doctor may recommend giving chemotherapy for three to four cycles before surgery to shrink the primary tumor, so it is more easily removable. Some chemotherapy before surgery may also improve survival since it may kill cells that have broken away from the original tumor. Chemotherapy may be given alone or in combination with surgery and/or radiation therapy. Chemotherapy given before surgery is called preoperative chemotherapy, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, or induction chemotherapy. Chemotherapy given after surgery is called adjuvant chemotherapy or postoperative chemotherapy. After the patient has recovered from surgery, the oncologist may give more chemotherapy to kill any remaining tumor cells. The medications used to treat cancer are continually being evaluated. Talking with your doctor is often the best way to learn about the medications you’ve been prescribed, their purpose, and their potential side effects or interactions with other medications. After treatment for sarcoma ended, I talked with my surgeon about developing a follow-up care plan. This plan included regular physical examinations and/or medical tests to monitor my recovery for the coming months and years.

 

Regularly scheduled follow-up visits with the doctors involved in the sarcoma treatment. It was not only important to detect any possible tumor recurrence, but also help to manage and hopefully prevent some side effects related to treatment. A commonly used follow-up schedule included visits every three to four months for the first three years after treatment, and then every six months until five years after the completion of treatment, and then annually thereafter. Periodic chest x-rays or CT scans was done to detect possible later spread of cancer to the lungs during these follow-up visits. Imaging of the site of the original tumor with MRI, ultrasound, CT scan, and/or PET scan is also sometimes performed. After my surgery, I visited Delhi, which was included in surgery tour package. By visiting India, I came to know what “ATHITI DEVO BHAVO” means. Medical tourism of India is opening its feathers to fly high.

 

Equipped with the cutting edge technology, the health care sector in India has geared up its speed to be one of the most flourishing industries. The privatization of the healthcare sector has carried with it excellent facilities, brilliant improvement in infrastructure and world-class treatments. Offering an array of superb quality hospitals and treatments at very low cost, now India proves itself to be one of the best places for the medical treatment in the world. To add on, India is one of the largest pharmaceutical industries in the world. It is self sufficient in drug production and exports drugs to more than 180 countries. Indian hospitals are becoming known internationally for standards of health care delivery, success rates and service levels. India has the technology and the skilled super specialists along with outstanding infrastructure and professional management, nurses and paramedical staff to take on international competition. Every year thousand of visitors are coming to India from around the world just for the medical check up and various type of surgery. Variety of treatments is available in India like Cardiac Surgery, Bone Mone marrow transplant, Liver transplant, Orthopaedic surgery etc. Many people from the developed world come to India for the rejuvenation promised by yoga and Ayurvedic massage. Cost of key health care treatment is upto 30% low and cheapest in entire Southeast Asia. Thanks you, Dr. Bojwani with all your wonderful doctors. I will always remember you. I really appreciate your medical professionalism and honesty about what I should expect with the surgery and the information of recovery period. It was divine fate that had sent me to Dr. Bojwani for my sarcoma cancer surgery and gave me immense cost savings on my treatment.  The hospital was fantastic in every aspect it was equipped with the latest surgical instruments. The cordial hospital staff also spread a warm and friendly atmosphere. So a foreign patient’s decision like me to have sarcoma cancer surgery in India was absolutely right. I wish Dr Bojwani and his team a successful future and my thanks for all.” I am thankful to FORERUNNERS HEALTHCARE for my sarcoma cancer surgery in India.

 

 

 

 

Russian women visited India for Laminectomy

I had a great experience of Laminectomy in India through DHEERAJ BOJWANI HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS. It was meant to be a fun picnic with friends along the mountainous Primo sky region of Russia. But on a fateful November day in 1997, Honey Razuvaeva’s world was turned upside down. Then 42, the Russian woman and three of her friends were in a car, which spun out of control. Violently tossed about until their car hit the bottom of the ditch, Honey remembers feeling an excruciating pain in her lower back immediately after. “I was screaming in pain throughout” At the end of the 60 km journey to the nearest village hospital, doctors there discovered that Honey had fractured her spine. To avoid damage to her spinal nerves, she underwent a five-hour operation to remove her vertebral bones and have a metal implant inserted in their place. For a month, Honey remained in bed, unable to move her right leg and distressed by having to cope with the constant pain. She was later moved to a bigger hospital where the doctors there noticed a small bone fragment pressing upon her spinal nerves. Into the operating theatre again-this time to remove the bone fragment and replace the first metal implant with another. Unfortunately, it made no difference to her, even with the opium based painkillers she was on.

 

  

Honey struggled to undertake simple movements like getting out of bed. A psychiatrist was also assigned to help her cope with the psychological and emotional turmoil she was experiencing. “It was so traumatic. I didn’t want to live anymore.” Somehow, the feisty woman persevered through the pain barrier to attend daily physiotherapy sessions. But even though her family and friends were there to spur her on, Honey’s condition did not improve. In fact, by 2004, the pain had escalated to the point where she struggled to move about, let alone exercise. By this stage, she was growing desperate and was no longer convinced that her condition would improve even if she increased her exercise frequency as advised by her doctor. She turned to massage and acupuncture therapy in China but that too failed to have any positive impact.

 

 

In 2006, several of Honey’s friends came to India for medical check-ups. They heard about Dheeraj Bojwani Healthcare Consultants, specialized in providing low cost spine surgeries to international patients. It was one of the country’s largest healthcare groups, specialized in treating traumas involving bones and joints, including sports injuries. So after her friends had returned to Russia and related this to her, without much hesitation, the hopeful Honey flew to India. She recounts her first meeting with doctors in August 2006. “He looked at all my reports, took into consideration all the time we had lost-nine years in all-and said he could take away the pain. But he was concerned about the right leg as the muscle had become wasted because the nerves were pressed on for so long.” Honey adds, “His confidence, energy and warmth won me over. He was a people person and I could see that he was trying his best to help me however he could. I felt I could entrust myself to him.” Laminectomy in India is available at an affordable price through medical tourism. 

 

 

On diagnosis, doctor observed two problems. The first involved the instability of Honey’s spine around the huge metal implant that was previously installed by the Russian Surgeon.-something that baffled the Indian spine surgeon. He notes, “This type of surgery is not usually seen in the western world. Usually, the surgeons would place in screws and plates to hold the multiple bone fragments together and allow the spine to heal over time.”  Apparently, the surgeons who treated Honey had instead cut away both bone and disc from the damaged spinal column and put in a large titanium implant. This had caused stiffness in the region and placed a lot of stress on the discs directly below, which had experienced moderate degeneration. International patients are coming for laminectomy in India in major industrialized cities like Mumbai, Goa, Kerela, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune.

 

 

 

The second problem involved the shifting of the implant, which was pressing and causing a narrowing of the spinal canal. This caused extreme pain in the whole back as well as weakness in the right leg as it was pressing on the nerve of the right leg. Doctor reveals. “I told her that I could reduce the pain considerably and that we would try to decompress the spinal canal leading to the right leg by removing more bone. And if the right leg improves, it would be bonus.” According to him, if the weakness was due to impingement from the implant, the leg could possibly recover, though not fully. This is because after nine years, there would be residual damage. Nonetheless, doctor concedes, “If the weakness was a result of the original accident, there would not be any recovery.” Laminectomy in India is possible because some healthcare groups are arranging it at a low cost.

 

 

Later in August 2006, doctor performed a Laminectomy and Posterior Fusion with Pedicular Screw Instrument on Honey. This commonly performed procedure by Indian surgeons, involved putting in Pedicular screws and a rod just behind the titanium implant to stabilize the spine. During the four-hour operation, doctor also trimmed the overgrown bone that had grown around the titanium implant. This was causing the narrowing of the spinal canal, which resulted in pressure on the nerves leading to the right leg. Two days after surgery, Honey could lift up both her legs without pain – a vast difference from the mere flutter she could muster when she first saw doctor. A day later, much to her delight, Honey was able to get up from bed and sit herself on a wheelchair. She was transferred to a nursing home for rehabilitative physiotherapy the same day. Meanwhile, doctor had also ordered Honey’s dose of daily painkillers to be drastically reduced. Within a month, she no longer needed them. Honey is determined to make up for lost time. “Before I came to India, I was interested in nothing. Now I have big plans for my future. I want to explore new ways of cooking. I want to renovate my apartment. I want to go back home to reconnect with my children.” Hope brought me to India for laminectomy and I have hope now, all thanks to DHEERAJ BOJWANI HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS.” declares the ecstatic Russian.

Tom got his eye vision restored after a lasik surgery in India

I am Tom Bros from U.S.A (Texas). I took a lasik surgery in India. It so happened that I went on a 20 day’s holiday package tour last year and I got a chance to get around Austin city with my tour colleagues, there we planned to view a play named “nutcracker” at Paramount theatre. Nutcracker was a classic Christmas play about a girl named Clara who is given a Nutcracker doll by her uncle at night the toys come to life. The play was about to start after an hour at 6′0′Clock evening so we went to a coffee shop in the premises of the theatre to enjoy some snacks and there I had a chat with my holiday tour friends, our guide also accompanied us and he was also Tom. I asked him” buddy since how much time are you in this job of holiday tour guide?” Tom said” since two years but I believe it firmly that countries in Asia have more worth seeing places and a person like me can earn more in this profession if I work there as more people from Europe are interested in places like India for a vacation.

 

I questioned Tom again” how can you say that?” Tom replied “last year I got a chance to visit India during a lasik surgery procedure as I was not preferring to use eye glasses any more and there I also went on a vacation trip to a wild life park in the central Indian region and there I saw the joy and contentment on the faces of people who came to India from abroad, Tom continued “I had joined the job of a holiday vacation guide two years before but it seemed that the eye glasses that I had put on my face due to shortsightedness was not working well to impress customers and I also appeared more in age though I am just 27 so I thought of getting a surgery to get freed from eye glasses. My friends told me that good medical solutions are available at Atlanta city so I approached there to a surgeon and he told me to get a lasik surgery after having taken all the medical tests, the doctor told me that “wave front laser” procedure would be suitable for curing both the eyes but I hesitated to proceed because I was told a high medical cost and at that period I was running shortage of funds as I was not able to do well in my job to get an increment in the payment package so I decided to wait for some months. I returned back and narrated all that had happened to my friends and they told me to search for a solution outside the country somewhere in Asia as the cost of surgery was more in Europe. 

 

I started searching in medical weekly journals, health magazines and Internet too; finally I caught a view of some healthcare companies who were arranging surgeries at the hospitals of India at affordable and less price options. Then I came across the website of Indianhealthguru Consultants, a healthcare group and found the profile of the group to be a suitable one. I submitted my query for a lasik surgery in India and the people of that healthcare group gave me an immediate response with a follow up call on phone. I was told by them that the treatment could be arranged at the affiliated hospitals of India with all the required health facilities and the price quote for the surgery was less as compared to other western sides unbelievable! it was, I obtained my medical visa under the guidance of the that group and it made all the arrangements of the travel and I came to India after two weeks of having a registration at an hospital of Bombay city. Imagine a lasik surgery holiday in India that restores mind & soul in a safe location where patients can revitalize and refine their body in privacy and luxury. Sounds great na!!!

 

 The associates of that picked me at the airport and made arrangements of lodging in a cozy and comfortable guest house situated in the premises of the hospital itself so I had no problem. I had a meeting with the Indian lasik surgeon in my room at evening and he told me that I will have to stay for six days. The day before surgery, I stopped stop using creams, lotions, makeup, perfumes. These products as well as debris along the eyelashes may increase the risk of infection during and after surgery. My doctor asked me to scrub my eyelashes for a period of time before surgery to get rid of residues and debris along the lashes. Also before surgery, arrangement for transportation to and from my surgery and my first follow-up visit was made. On the day of surgery, my doctor gave me some medicine to make me relax because that medicine impaired my ability to drive.

 

 Lasik surgery took 30 minutes. I was laid down back in a reclining chair in an exam room containing the laser system. The laser system included a large machine with a microscope attached to it and a computer screen. A numbing drop was placed in my eye, the area around my eye was cleaned, and an instrument called a lid speculum was used to hold my eyelids open. My doctor used a mechanical microkeratome to cut a flap in the cornea. If a mechanical microkeratome is used, a ring will be placed on your eye and very high pressures will be applied to create suction to the cornea. Your vision will dim while the suction ring is on and you may feel the pressure and experience some discomfort during this part of the procedure. The microkeratome, a cutting instrument, was attached to the suction ring. My doctor used the blade of the microkeratome to cut a flap in my cornea. Microkeratome blades are meant to be used only once and then thrown out. The microkeratome and the suction ringwas then removed. There is one another option also. Your doctor may use a laser keratome (a laser device), instead of a mechanical microkeratome, to cut a flap on the cornea. If a laser keratome is used, the cornea is flattened with a clear plastic plate. Your vision will dim and you may feel the pressure and experience some discomfort during this part of the procedure. Laser energy is focused inside the cornea tissue, creating thousands of small bubbles of gas and water that expand and connect to separate the tissue underneath the cornea surface, creating a flap. The plate is then removed. You will be able to see, but you will experience fluctuating degrees of blurred vision during the rest of the procedure. The doctor will then lift the flap and fold it back on its hinge, and dry the exposed tissue. The laser was positioned over my eye and I was asked to stare at a light. This was not the laser used to remove tissue from the cornea. This light was to help me keep my eye fixed on one spot once the laser comes on. When my eye was in the correct position, my doctor started the laser. At this point in the surgery, I was aware of new sounds and smells. The pulse of the laser made a ticking sound. As the laser removed corneal tissue, I was reported a smell similar to burning hair. A computer controlled the amount of laser energy delivered to my eye. Before the start of surgery, my doctor had programmed the computer to vaporize a particular amount of tissue based on the measurements taken at my initial evaluation. After the pulses of laser energy vaporized the corneal tissue, the flap was put back into position. A shield was placed over my eye at the end of the procedure as protection, since no stitches were used to hold the flap in place. It was important for me to wear this shield to prevent myself from rubbing my eye and putting pressure on my eye while I sleep, and to protect my eye from accidentally being hit or poked until the flap has healed. Immediately after my procedure, my eye was slightly burning, itching or feeling like there is something in it. I was experiencing some discomfort, mild pain and my doctor suggested taking a mild pain reliever. Both my eyes tired and watered. My vision was probably hazy or blurry. I instinctively wanted to rub my eye, but I can’t. Rubbing my eye could dislodge the flap, requiring further treatment. In addition, I was experiencing sensitivity to light, glare, starbursts or haloes around lights, or the whites of my eye may look red or bloodshot. These symptoms improved considerably within the first few days after surgery. I planned on taking a few days off from work until these symptoms subsided. I contacted my doctor immediately and not waited for my scheduled visit, I was experiencing severe pain, my vision and other symptoms got worse instead of better.

 

My doctor visited me within the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery and at regular intervals after that for at least the first six months. At the first postoperative visit, my doctor removed the eye shield, tested my vision, and examined my eye. Your doctor may give you one or more types of eye drops to take at home to help prevent infection and/or inflammation. I was advised to use artificial tears to help lubricate the eye. I do not resume wearing a contact lens in the operated eye, even if my vision was blurry. I waited one to three days following surgery before beginning any non-contact sports, depending on the amount of activity required, how you feel, and your doctor’s instructions. After having stayed for six days in India for lasik surgery I went on a holiday vacation package to a wild life national park in the central indian region offered by that healthcare group and there I saw a large number of tourists coming from the west, on having a talk with them the people told that India is rich in flora and fauna and the best appealing spot for health after enjoying a five day trip I came back to states but my meeting with the Indian lasik surgeons and the people of that healthcare group was memorable to me as all of them had been quite helpful and hospitable to me and by their efforts I got back a healthy eye sight and now I am working and earning well in my job. “By the time tom finished telling his story the play had begun so we rushed to the theatre hall quickly and enjoyed our evening. Medical tourism offer the best services with no waiting lists and more than sufficient staff resources to look after you during your lasik surgery holiday in India.